Birmingham, Alabama to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

741.4 miles 1193.2 km · straight line
889.7 miles estimated 1431.8 km · driving distance
17h 54min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Lincoln, Nebraska is 741.4 miles (1193.2 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 889.7 miles, taking about 17h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Lincoln, Nebraska. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, Alabama to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 54min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 29min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 16min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients